Here is a bit of trivia that most people don't know. The hula hoop was actually invented to make giant wreath forms.
When shopping for a three foot wreath form and seeing the three foot high price tags, you quickly come to realize the logic in my first sentence!
I wrapped the form in tulle. |
Decided tulle wouldn't be enough so it was wrapped in burlap. |
Still needed something more.... |
I cut a long piece of burlap in half and sewed it into a long tube. |
I ran a length of wire pre-measured to the diameter of the wreath. |
Using butchers twine, I secured the burlap at one end, to the back of the form, in the center of the wreath. |
It was secured every 8 inches or so, and gathered evenly around the wreath. |
All done! |
Next step is to pull the burlap apart and center it over the two sides of the form. I flipped it over and secured the tube of burlap catching each side as I went around the back. |
Much better! |
Added ribbon and a bow. |
A few embellishments. Shiny! |
And hung it above my stairs! |


